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Protocol for insulin dependent diabetics

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The protocol for insulin dependent diabetics is:

  • admit >24 hrs before surgery
  • begin (or continue) a twice daily regimen of medium- and short-acting insulin
  • on the day of surgery commence i.v. glucose and insulin therapy

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